I was there when in a man firs bluest home Down in New Orleans all that jazz was born 4 blocks away as clear as a bell I gave ‘em madness sayin’ straight from hell
RIFRN: I am the Blues, I am the Blues I make an old man cry, make a young girl sigh I am the Blues…
I was down near Clarksdale the night of the wreck We turned around – man! She was a mess Stood in the shadows as they turned her away For me it was just another workin’ day
RIFRN: I am the Blues, I am the Blues I make an old man cry, make a young girl sigh I am the Blues…
At the cross of 49 & 61 I’ve been a witness as the deal was done Now that young man new he couldn’t fail All his trouble was a hound on his tail
RIFRN: I am the Blues, I am the Blues I make an old man cry, make a young girl sigh I am the Blues…
Now back in Memphis The white boy there was hot Stirred it up in the mess of blues in that meltin’ pot Makin’ fortune, blowin’ the nation fuse I saw big boys never got his dues!
RIFRN: I am the Blues, I am the Blues I make an old man cry, make a young girl sigh I am the Blues…
Now, U better stay shocked ‘cause I’m steal around Whenever passion sorry’s found Jimmy joined Stevie Ray Who knows what they might be doin’ today
RIFRN: I am the Blues, I am the Blues I make an old man cry, make a young girl sigh I am the Blues…